Month: April 2026

Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs’ tenacious stand with the bat helped Delhi Capitals (DC) register a six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in both teams’ first match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), on Wednesday at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.

In a match that seemed to be moving towards a low-scoring thriller after LSG posted 141 in 18.4 overs, DC showcased their middle-order resilience to clinch the victory with 17 balls remaining. Despite a rocky start to their chase, DC’s Sameer Rizvi (70* off 47 balls) and Tristan Stubbs (39* off 32 balls) turned the tide with a match-winning partnership.

DC’s chase began in disastrous fashion as Mohammed Shami, making his LSG debut, struck on the very first ball to dismiss KL Rahul for a golden duck. Shortly after, Mohsin Khan removed Nitish Rana (15), and Prince Yadav claimed two wickets in a single over–including the big scalp of skipper Axar Patel for a duck–leaving DC reeling at 30/4 after five overs.

With their backs against the wall, Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs joined forces. The duo initially played with caution, navigating the tricky middle overs before shifting gears. Rizvi was the aggressor, reaching a brilliant half-century in just 37 balls. His unbeaten 119-run partnership off 76 balls with Stubbs effectively took the game away from the hosts.

While LSG’s bowlers, particularly Mohsin Khan (1/19 in 4 overs) and the debutant Prince Yadav (2/20 in 3 overs), showed great heart, the target of 142 proved just too small to defend against the composure of Rizvi and Stubbs.

Delhi Capitals have now secured five consecutive wins against Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL, making them the third team against whom DC has achieved such a streak.

Previously, they had also won five consecutive matches against Sunrisers Hyderabad between 2020 and 2023, and against Rajasthan Royals from 2018 to 2020, according to CricViz.

Sameer Rizvi was awarded the Player of the Match award for his match-winning innings. After the match, Rizvi credited the coaches’ support and familiarity with home conditions for his performance. He said that he aimed to play positively in the powerplay, adjusted after early wickets and focused on punishing loose deliveries rather than waiting until reaching fifty.

“During practice sessions and matches, I was told I’ll bat at 4 and was given a lot of support by the coaches. Playing at home, you know the conditions and that helped as my state league takes place here. I wanted to be positive in the powerplay but two wickets fell and the situation changed, Stubbs said respect the conditions. Once we were set, we knew we could play our natural game. It’s not that I started hitting after getting to fifty. I wanted to take on bad balls, if I got it I’d hit it to the boundary,” he said at the post-match presentation.

Earlier, LSG were bowled out for 141 runs. Asked to bat first, LSG captain Rishabh Pant came to open the batting alongside Mitchell Marsh.

The duo started well and was looking good, but an unlucky dismissal of Pant started the flurry of wickets for the hosts. Marsh’s straight shot touched Mukesh Kumar’s hand, and the ball went straight into the wickets at the non-striker’s end, where Pant was outside the crease.

While Aiden Markram hit a six and a four, Axar Patel bowled him. T Natarajan got rid of Ayush Badoni cheaply. Nicholas Pooran couldn’t score in double digits and holed out to Lungi Ngidi. Marsh’s fighting knock of 35 runs off 28 balls, with the help of three sixes and a couple of fours, was ended by Kuldeep Yadav. He also dismissed Mukul Choudhary with a soft caught and bowled dismissal.

Abdul Samad made 36 runs off 25 balls and added 33 runs for the seventh wicket with Shahbaz Ahmed, who remained unbeaten on 15 runs off 16 balls. Lungi Ngidi got the wickets of tailenders to restrict the LSG’s innings to 141 runs.

For DC, Ngidi and Natarajan took three wickets each, whereas Kuldeep Yadav grabbed a couple of wickets. Captain Axar Patel also got one wicket of Markram. (ANI)

Actor Rajkummar Rao has announced the start of shooting for his upcoming biopic on former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly, revealing that the film has been titled ‘Dada’.

Sharing the update on Instagram, Rao confirmed that filming is underway. “And it begins …The one and only #DADA..

@souravganguly @motwayne #LuvRanjan @gargankur82 @luv_films”, he wrote, signalling the start of production for the project.

The biopic is produced by Luv Ranjan and directed by Vikramaditya Motwane. Earlier, Ganguly opened up about his biopic and shared that Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao will portray him in the film. While speaking to the media, he said, “From what I’ve heard, Rajkummar Rao will play the role (the titular role)…but there are issues of dates…so it will take more than a year to hit the screens.”

The former skipper played 113 Tests and 311 ODIs for India. The left-handed batsman scored 18,575 runs across all formats in his international career. The Prince of Kolkata later went on to become the president of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) and later served as the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in October last year. He had led India to 21 Test wins and the final of the 2003 World Cup.

The southpaw also served in BCCI’s technical committee and was also a member of the Cricket Advisory Committee along with Indian greats Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman. Ganguly called time on his international career in 2008.

Meanwhile, Rao has a couple of projects lined up. The actor will next be seen in ‘Nikam’, a film based on the life of noted public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam. He will also be seen in ‘Raftaar’ which also stars Keerthy Suresh. Described as a “powerful edge-of-the-seat drama”, it is set to arrive in theatres on July 24, 2026. (ANI)

An explosion took place outside the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office in Punjab’s Chandigarh Sector 37 on Wednesday evening.

Chandigarh Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kanwardeep Kaur said that the blast occurred at around 5 pm, adding that preliminary findings suggest the use of a “crude” explosive device.

“At around 5 PM, we got information that an explosion was heard near the BJP Office in Sector 37. Our teams reached here, and prima facie it appears that a small, crude type of bomb was thrown here. NIA, FSL, Chandigarh Police, Crime Branch and Crime Cell teams have arrived here. We are investigating…” SSP Kaur told ANI.

Soon after the incident, teams from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL), Chandigarh Police, Crime Branch, and Crime Cell rushed to the spot and launched an investigation.

Speaking to ANI, BJP Media Incharge Vinit Joshi said, “At around 5 PM, a blast occured here, and a lot of smoke was seen. There was an atmosphere of panic after the blast. A scooty and a car were damaged. This is a matter of concern. A blast taking place near the party office is a matter of concern. For the last 4 days, the BJP State Working President was staying here and a blast taking place at this time is a serious concern…”

Reacting to the incident, former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh expressed concern and called for strict action against those responsible.

In a post on X, Singh wrote, “Deeply shocked and concerned to hear the news about the blast outside the Bharatiya Janata Party office in Chandigarh. I urge the concerned authorities to conduct a swift and thorough investigation and ensure strict action against those responsible.”

Further details are awaited as the investigation is still underway. (ANI)

Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 which is aimed at promoting Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living, while advancing a governance framework based on trust and proportionate regulation.

The Bill seeks to amendment 784 provisions of 79 Central Acts administered by 23 Ministries, decriminalise 717 provisions to promote Ease of Doing Business and amend of 67 provisions to facilitate Ease of Living.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal replied to the debate on the bill.

The Bill seeks to rationalise more than 1000 offences, remove utdated and redundant provisions and improve the overall regulatory environment.

It envisages a shift from criminal penalties for minor, technical, or procedural defaults to civil and administrative enforcement mechanisms.

Key measures include replacing imprisonment provisions with monetary penalties or warnings, graded enforcement mechanisms, including warnings for first-time contraventions and rationalization of fines and penalties in proportion to the nature of the offence

To ensure efficient and time-bound enforcement, the Bill provides for appointment of Adjudicating Officers and establishment of Appellate Authorities

Officials said that the measures aim to facilitate speedy disposal of cases and reduce litigation burden on courts, while ensuring adherence to principles of natural justice.

The Bill also proposes 67 amendments under the New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994 and Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

Officials said that the amendments are aimed at simplifying procedures and enhancing citizen convenience in areas such as municipal taxation and vehicle-related compliance.

The bill is based on a comprehensive consultative process involving Inter-Ministerial Committee meetings, High-Level Committee meetings under NITI Aayog, interactions with industry associations, and civil society organisations.

The Select Committee on the Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill, 2025 undertook a comprehensive consultation process consisting of 49 sittings with committee members, participating Ministries, external stakeholders, and subject-matter experts. (ANI)

US President Donald Trump has delivered his first major national address since the commencement of hostilities in late February, praising the American military for a “decisive” blow against the Iranian regime. The US President claimed that the core objective of the campaign was nearing completion.

Speaking from the White House, Trump provided an update on the month-long “Operation Epic Fury,” which he said was launched against the “world’s number one state sponsor of terror.” He asserted that over “these past four weeks, our armed forces have delivered swift, decisive, overwhelming victories on the battlefield.”

The US President maintained that the adversary’s maritime and aerial capabilities have been systematically dismantled. “Iran’s navy is gone, their air force is in ruins, its leaders, most of them terrorists, are now dead,” Trump declared, adding that the country’s broader military infrastructure has been severely diminished.

Detailing the impact of the strikes, the President stated that the opposition’s “ability to launch missiles and drones is dramatically curtailed.” He noted that “weapons factories and rocket launchers are being blown to pieces – very few of them left,” and claimed that the United States is “winning bigger than ever before.”

Trump argued that his confrontational strategy, including his previous decision to withdraw from the 2015 multilateral nuclear deal, prevented regional catastrophe. He claimed the earlier accord “would have led to a colossal arsenal of massive nuclear weapons for Iran,” and asserted that without his intervention, “they would have had them years ago, and they would have used them.”

“It would have been a different world. There would have been no Middle East and no Israel right now,” the President remarked.

Outlining the current tactical situation, Trump stated that “taken together, these actions will cripple Iran militarily.” He emphasized that the mission is designed to “crush their ability to support terrorist proxies and deny them the ability to build a nuclear bomb,” adding that “our armed forces have been extraordinary.”

Regarding the progress of the military campaign, the US President said, “Tonight, I am pleased to say that these core strategic objectives are nearing completion.”

The US President however said that the US would continue to hit Iran if they did not make a deal.

“We will continue till our objectives are achieved. We are going to hit them hard over the next two-three weeks, we will take them to stone age. Regime change has occured, all their old leaders are gone the new group is less radical. We have our eyes on key targets if there is no deal we will hit their electric plants, we have so far not hit their oil but we could do that and they cant do anything, we are unstoppable,” Trump said.

Trump’s speech signals that the US campaign is coming to a definite end but more strikes are likely over the next few weeks. (ANI)

The makers of ‘Cocktail 2’ have unveiled a fresh update, intensifying anticipation around one of the most talked-about upcoming films.

On Wednesday, Maddock Films released new posters featuring lead actors Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, and Kriti Sanon, while also announcing that the film’s first song, ‘Jab Talak’, will drop on April 8.

The newly released posters offer a glimpse into the film’s mood, hinting at a breezy, road trip-themed narrative.

The trio is seen seated inside a car, set against a picturesque coastal backdrop with a clear blue ocean, sandy beach, and a wooden fence lining the road.

Shahid Kapoor takes the driver’s seat, dressed in a white sleeveless undershirt and sunglasses, looking directly toward the camera. Kriti Sanon is positioned in the back seat, sporting a vibrant, patterned top and sunglasses, glancing back toward the camera. Rashmika Mandanna, seated in the front passenger seat, appears at ease in a white top and sunglasses, completing the laid-back vibe of the scene.

The film, written by Luv Ranjan and directed by Homi Adajania, has already wrapped its shoot. Marking the milestone, Adajania shared a photograph from the wrap party on Instagram.

The image features the director alongside Shahid, Rashmika, and Kriti, all smiling. In his caption, Adajania described the moment as “a tad special,” adding a personal touch to the production update.

Produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films, ‘Cocktail 2’ is slated for a theatrical release on June 19, 2026.

The sequel follows the legacy of the 2012 film ‘Cocktail’, which explored a modern love triangle and resonated strongly with audiences for its portrayal of relationships and friendship.

The original film’s success has contributed significantly to the buzz surrounding the sequel, making ‘Cocktail 2’ one of the most anticipated releases of the year. (ANI)

Actress Shefali Shah recalled how Ranveer Singh lifted her up during their very first meeting, as she penned a heartfelt note praising him amid the success of ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’, calling him “pure heart.”

Ranveer Singh is currently basking in acclaim for his performance in the spy thriller, directed by Aditya Dhar, in which he plays Hamza Ali Mazari and Jaskirat Singh Rangi. Several actors and viewers have described his performance as among the best of his career.

Shefali Shah, who played Ranveer’s mother in ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’, recounted their first interaction during the dance rehearsal of ‘Galla Gudiyan’ in Mumbai. Sharing a clip from an awards function where Ranveer lifted her on stage, she wrote on Instagram, “The first time I met @ranveersingh was exactly like this. I was at the dance rehearsal of Galla Gudiyan in a studio in Bombay, all the actors were pouring in while I stood at the side, trying to be invisible, giving awkward smiles and greeting all.”

She added, “And suddenly, from behind, I get lifted off the ground by trespassing arms. I was ready to snap when I heard a super excited voice gushing, “Shefu, let’s make a kick ass film.”… it was Ranveer. This was our very first interaction. And just like that, we became a team. That’s Ranveer, and that’s why I adore him so much. He has no filters. His ability to feel emotions and express them in all honesty is absolutely childlike.”

Shefali shared that Ranveer’s energy, enthusiasm, and warmth are infectious. “His energy, enthusiasm and warmth are infectious. His passion for people, for anything he does, is infallible. Ran (I call him that out of affection), he treats you like you are important, and that’s very heartwarming. He’s 100% a team player. He knows the importance of every character, & he knows when to step back & just be a support to someone else, and that takes immense security & a deeper understanding that a film is a collaborative effort, not a certificate of individual achievements.”

Released in 2015, Zoya Akhtar’s directorial ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’ features Anil Kapoor, Shefali Shah, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Ranveer Singh, Farhan Akhtar and Anushka Sharma.

“Once, after the release of DDD, he had gone to the theatres on the sly & he messaged me after to yet again compliment me on my work. And his compliments, or rather nothing about him, is contained. He’s not polite, politically correct, formal, or put on. He is absolutely genuine, someone who feels immensely and expresses it unabashedly as a person and as an actor. I’m a huge fan of Ranveer the actor. If he’s in a film or even an ad, I’ll watch it just for him. He is simply one of the finest actors there is. and consistently so. His performances are so layered, and yet he makes it seem so simple and effortless,” she wrote in the post.

Highlighting his genuineness, Shefali said, “Once, after the release of DDD, he had gone to the theatres on the sly & he messaged me after to yet again compliment me on my work. And his compliments, or rather nothing about him, is contained. He’s not polite, politically correct, formal, or put on. He is absolutely genuine, someone who feels immensely and expresses it unabashedly as a person and as an actor. I’m a huge fan of Ranveer the actor. If he’s in a film or even an ad, I’ll watch it just for him. He is simply one of the finest actors there is. and consistently so. His performances are so layered, and yet he makes it seem so simple and effortless.”

Shefali also praised his craft and mentioned different characters played by him in his films, saying, “And that’s the beauty. Not once do you see Ranveer Singh the actor or his impeccable craft. All you see is his honesty, vulnerability, and rawness. And All you see is the character. Whether it’s Bajirao, Kapil Dev, Khilji, Jaskirat, or Hamza. Ranveer is pure heart and sheer madness. And that is exactly where his magic lies.”

Talking about Ranveer Singh starrer ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, strong box office run and widespread industry acclaim have positioned the film as one of the biggest cinematic successes of 2026, with the film crossing the Rs 800 crore mark within just two weeks of its release on March 19.

Directed by Aditya Dhar, the action drama has garnered praise from audiences, politicians, and film personalities alike. The film stars Ranveer Singh in the lead role, alongside an ensemble cast including Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, and Rakesh Bedi. Actress Yami Gautam also appears in a cameo. (ANI)

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, with a voice vote amid the walkout by the entire Opposition in protest.

The bill provides for 50 per cent of posts in the CAPFs to be filled by deputation in the rank of Inspector General, a minimum of 67 per cent in the rank of Additional Director General, and all posts in the ranks of Special Director General and Director General.

Replying to the debate, Union MoS Nityanand Rai said that the bill aims to strengthen the security system of the country by streamlining better coordination and implementation and boosting the efficiency and morale of the armed forces.

“The bill was placed before the House not as a legislative proposal but with the purpose of strengthening the security system of the country. The bill is an important step in the direction of resolving several inconsistencies in the service rules, cadre management, appointment-related issues, among others, to boost the efficiency and morale of the armed forces,” he said.

“The bill aims to create an umbrella structure for resolving several such anomalies and streamlining its structure for better coordination and implementation,” he added.

Addressing the concern on the Opposition, Nityanand Rai clarified, “The bill is not against the federal structure. In fact, it further strengthens the federal structure.”

The Opposition MPs flagged that the bill goes against the Supreme Court judgment in 2025, which called for “the number of posts earmarked for deputation in the cadres of the CAPFs up to the level of Senior Administrative Grade (SAG) should be progressively reduced over a period of time, say within an outer limit of two years.”

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari accused the Centre of “looting” CAPF soldiers’ rights, highlighting the government’s “hell-bent” attitude over the bill.

“The Supreme Court, after much deliberation, gave a decision which the Modi government is today trampling upon with the brute force of its majority. That soldier, that force which lays down their lives for us. They protect us at the borders, they defend Parliament, they defend the country–today the government is looting their rights. When a committee was formed on this, the personnel of the CAPF were not even given a chance to put forth their side… The opposition members walked out because when you don’t want to listen, and you’re hell-bent on doing what even the Supreme Court doesn’t want, then under the leadership of Mallikarjun Kharge, we have staged a walkout for that.”

Shiv Sena leader Priyanka Chaturvedi accused the Centre of “creating division” in the armed forces, alleging that the bill was rushed without taking the Opposition into confidence.

“The way the BJP has brought a divisive mindset into the country, in the same way, an attempt is being made to create division in the armed forces as well…. There was a discussion here, listening to everyone’s views, understanding what’s in everyone’s mind, it was necessary to win everyone’s trust, but here they have done something to discourage. And the way the bill has been brought, work is being done against the Supreme Court’s decision, so it seems that this government is acting arbitrarily. In protest against this, we have walked out today,” Chaturvedi said.

RJD MP Manoj Jha questioned the functioning of the government after the bill was passed.

“What kind of people are these? Is this the government’s way of functioning? Who is advising them? This is also a contempt of court; for this very reason, the entire opposition has walked out of the House,” he said.

AAP MP Sanjay Singh termed the passing of the bill as “unfortunate”, adding that the CAPF soldiers are watching Centre’s “dictatorship”.

“It is unfortunate that the government has brought a law to rob our soldiers, who defend 15,000 kilometres of the country’s borders, and the rights of CAPF officers. This is a 50-year fight. Committees came from Murali Manohar Joshi, P. Chidambaram, and various officers who gave this report that CAPF officers should also get promotions, but the government has passed this black law. The 11 lakh CAPF soldiers of the country are watching the government’s dictatorship and will respond when the time comes,” he said. (ANI)

Parliament on Wednesday passed key amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stating that the changes aim to address delays, improve recovery outcomes and strengthen investor confidence in India’s insolvency framework.

The Rajya Sabha passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026, with a voice vote. It had received the Lok Sabha approval on March 30.

Replying to a discussion on the bill in the Rajya Sabha, Sitharaman said the government introduced the amendments primarily to expedite admission of insolvency cases, noting that delays at the initial stage lead to erosion in enterprise value.

“Even at the stage of admission, if there is time lost, the value of the company is getting lost,” she said, adding that there has been a growing perception that the IBC process is not delivering outcomes quickly enough.

To tackle this, the amendments seek to limit adjudication at the admission stage to verifying default, while increasing reliance on information utilities and due diligence. This is expected to significantly reduce the time taken to admit cases and start the resolution process.

The Finance Minister outlined three key pillars behind the amendments. First, faster admission of cases; second, statutory timelines for adjudicating authorities to reduce delays; and third, strengthening of the liquidation process through better creditor oversight, independence of liquidators, and removal of procedural overlaps.

Another major reform is the replacement of the underutilised fast-track insolvency process with a creditor-initiated insolvency framework.

The new system allows for out-of-court initiation and settlements, along with a debtor-in-possession model under creditor supervision. This hybrid approach is expected to combine flexibility with accountability, enabling quicker and more efficient resolutions.

The amendments also introduce an enabling framework for group insolvency and cross-border insolvency, aligning India’s insolvency regime with global best practices.

According to the government, this move will enhance investor confidence, particularly for complex cases involving multiple entities or international jurisdictions.

The bill, introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 12, 2025, was referred to a Select Committee chaired by Baijayant Panda, which submitted its report on December 17, 2025. The committee made 11 recommendations, all of which have been accepted by the government, along with an additional suggestion from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

Addressing criticism over low recoveries, Sitharaman clarified that the IBC is not a debt recovery mechanism but a framework for resolving stress and preserving value. She said recoveries should be assessed against the fair value of assets at the time of admission, not after years of delay.

“As per data, the IBC has realised 94.95 per cent of the fair value at the time of admission, and recoveries are 171.54 per cent of liquidation value,” she said.

As of December 2025, the IBC has facilitated the resolution of 1,376 companies, with total recoveries of Rs 4.11 lakh crore, and financial creditors recovering over 34 per cent of their claims.

On concerns regarding dilution of Section 29A, the Finance Minister asserted that willful defaulters and related parties remain barred from regaining control of their companies.

However, she clarified that MSME promoters may be allowed to bid, provided they offer a viable resolution plan, given the unique nature of smaller enterprises.

The amendments also reinforce the principle that while a company may be resolved, accountability for wrongdoing will continue. Once a resolution plan is approved by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), the new buyer will receive a clean slate, free from past liabilities. However, erstwhile promoters will continue to face legal action for any misconduct.

Further, the government has expanded the scope of avoidance transactions to cover a period of two years prior to insolvency admission, aimed at preventing promoters from diverting assets or delaying proceedings.

The Committee of Creditors will also be required to record reasons for selecting a resolution applicant, enhancing transparency in the process.

Sitharaman said these amendments reflect the government’s commitment to making the insolvency framework faster, more transparent, and globally aligned, while ensuring that genuine businesses are revived and errant promoters are held accountable. (ANI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed his self-enumeration today, marking the beginning of the first phase of Census 2027, relating to house listing and housing operations, the release said.

According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), PM Modi said that this census is the first time data collection is being done through digital means. It also empowers the people of India to self-enumerate their household details.

PM Modi appealed to the people of India to self-enumerate their household details themselves and participate in the Census process.

In a post on X, PM Modi wrote,”Completed my self-enumeration, today marks the beginning of the first phase of Census 2027, relating to house listing and housing operations. This census is the first time data collection is being done through digital means. It also empowers the people of India to self-enumerate their household details. I appeal to the people of India to self-enumerate their household details themselves and participate in the Census process.”

The first phase of Census 2027 will begin today in what will be the largest such exercise in the world and it will be conducted digitally for the first time.

It is India’s 16th Census and eighth after Independence. For the first time, the option of self-enumeration will also be available.

The reference date of Census 2027 is 00:00 hours of March 1, 2027, (for UT of Ladakh and snow-bound non-synchronous areas of UT of Jammu and Kashmir and States of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh reference date is 00:00 hours of 1st October, 2026).

Census 2027 will be conducted in two phases – Phase I-House Listing and Housing Census, popularly known as HLO, during six months from April to September, 2026, in a period of 30 days as per the convenience of the State/UT governments, along with option of self-enumeration for a 15-day period just before the 30 days period of house-to-house houselisting work. (ANI)